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Askar FRA400C quintuplet APO refractor review
Thursday, September 18, 2025 by Richard Harris
The Askar FRA400C is a 72 mm refractor that blurs the line between telescope and camera lens. In a new review posted by Cuiv, The Lazy Geek, he shows this quintuplet astrograph isn’t just for deep-sky imaging – it’s designed to handle wide-field astrophotography...
Takahashi FCT-65D Triplet Refractor
Wednesday, July 9, 2025 by Richard Harris
There’s just something about a Takahashi telescope that makes you stop and look twice. It’s that mix of old-school craftsmanship and cutting-edge performance that’s hard to ignore, especially when they decide to shrink all that optical goodness down into a compact, travel-friendly ...
Ultra-Cat 76 coming soon
Friday, June 20, 2025 by Richard Harris
With the upcoming release of the Ultra-Cat 76 scheduled for July or August 2025, anticipation is building among dedicated astrophotographers and optical equipment enthusiasts. This compact but highly advanced refractor telescope is designed with a single purpose, delivering uncompromising optical pe...
Askar SQA106 review by AstroBackyard
Thursday, April 10, 2025 by Russ Scritchfield
The Askar SQA106 is a 106mm aperture refractor telescope with a focal length of 509mm and a focal ratio of f/4.8. It uses a fixed quintuplet Petzval design that includes two SD (super low dispersion) glass elements. This configuration is designed to minimize field curvature and maintain sharp focus ...